SENIOR CENTER SHIFTS PROGRAMS TO ANSWER TO NEW OBSTACLES

The pandemic may have forced the Coatesville Area Senior Center to drastically change it’s operations but the hurdle did not stand in their way of servicing our community. They continue to connect our local seniors to breakfast, lunch, fresh produce and a friendly […]

CHESCO AG COUNCIL INTRODUCES FARM TO TABLE TALES

The Chester County Agricultural Development Council has unveiled it’s new programming, Farm and Table Tales. The program is a monthly series for local residents and gives individuals the opportunity to hear from Chester County farmers on a variety of topics. Upcoming Webinars-October 20– Time […]

RHOADS ENERGY CREATES UNIQUE LOCK-DOWN SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

The Rhoads Energy Family of Companies hosted a summer internship program for nine young adults from Central Pennsylvania. The company awarded $18,000 in scholarships to participants who created their own self-directed, research-based projects. No limits were placed on the subject matter, resulting in […]

BRANDYWINE HEALTH SOCIAL INNOVATION

Vanessa B. Briggs was recently recognized by the Greater Philadelphia Social Innovation Journal for her creative courage and forward-thinking approach to social innovation as President and CEO of Brandywine Health Foundation. Brandywine Health Foundation was also recognized as one of […]

ENTREPRENUERS IN COATESVILLE

Approximately 20 graduates of Coatesville’s Business Skills for Success for the Entrepreneur webinar program showcased their emerging businesses in an open-air, pop-up market at Third Avenue and Lincoln Highway. The first of its kind in the city, the outdoor market […]

Corporate Citizenship Honors Life Transforming Ministries

“The Western Chester County Chamber of Commerce’s vision is to connect members to new ideas, resources and relationships to achieve their goals.  Life Transforming Ministries is an excellent example of putting this vision to work by bringing individuals, businesses and […]

Welcome New Chamber Board Members

At Mahoney Environmental, Brenda McNeil is the Philadelphia Hub Logistics Coordinator, routing 10+ trucks daily over a six state area. She also works with the Central Logistics Manager in Chicago on growth and expansion. Her background includes communications, marketing, event […]

Letter from Chamber President

Letter from the President – Alissa Griffith of Quik-Stop Pharmacy When 2020 began we all had such high expectation for a new and prosperous decade.  None of us could have imagined that in 10 short weeks our lives would be dramatically […]

Midway Arts Celebrates Success

On March 12th, the community gathered to celebrate the success of Midway Arts in Coatesville. Visitors strolled through the building for a behind the scenes glimpse into the creative and unique working space. Mark Lane Properties bought the property, commonly […]

Letter from the 2020 Board President

Welcome 2020! It’s a brand new decade and what a great time to be living in Western Chester County. I’ve heard the term THRIVING used several times in the past few weeks, what an appropriate adjective. I feel it fittingly […]